Pharmacist

Title: Pharmacist

Type: Full Time

Location: SWVHS - Dennis’ Pharmacy Hamlin, WV

Work type: Onsite

Schedule: M-F Dayshift

PHARMACIST OPENING!

Looking for more than just a job? Southern WV Health System is looking for someone who wants to become part of a supportive, positive workplace where your contributions truly matter. We provide competitive pay and an exceptional benefits package, including generous vacation time & sick leave, CME time and allowance, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, life, accident insurance, FSA and more, plus a 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match after your first year of full-time employment.

NATURE OF WORK: Dispenses medications and related supplies using accepted pharmaceutical techniques to fill written and oral prescriptions issued by physicians and other qualified prescribers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy AND completion of a Pharmacy internship.

Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of West Virginia.

• Knowledge of the principles of specialized science directly related to pharmacy.
• Knowledge of chemical, biological, and comparative therapeutic properties of a wide range of drugs.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding regulation of pharmacy practices.
• Skill in the compounding and manufacturing of drugs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In-Doors 98% of the time; outdoors 2% of the time. Work is performed mainly within LPCC and its main site.

WORK PACE: Pace determined by the need of client(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Dispenses medications following prescriptions issued by an authorized medical practitioner.
• Performs or oversees the performance of packaging, labeling, measuring, compounding, storing, charging, and recording medications used in patient care.
• Reviews prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy to determine ingredients needed and to ensure correct dosage.
• Inventories, orders, and maintains supply of drugs, chemicals, and other pharmaceutical stock.
• Advises patients and care providers of potential drug interactions, possible side effects, storage information, and instructions on how to use medications.
• Presents drug lectures to medical nursing staff, physicians, and other groups on matters pertaining to pharmacy.
• Prepares sterile products for patient administration; determines proper preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage, and stability requirements of the product.
• Assists clinicians in establishing the proper protocols, storage, distribution, and administration procedures for investigational drugs.
• Trains and supervises Pharmacy Assistants as assigned.
• Develops or participates in clinical pharmaceutical research.
• Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy interns.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED